Blue Cross/ Blue Shield Annual Service Day
with Save the Harbor / Save the Bay
The 80 members of Blue Cross Blue Shield’s “Blue Crew” were part of the company’s 3rd annual company-wide service day, which included 3,000 employees and 16,000 service hours across the entire state.
The “Blue Crew” partnered with Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and spent a
full day removing trash, trimming bushes and overgrown brush, and
weeding pathways and sidewalks that line the beach and adjacent parks
and ball fields. In total, the “Blue Crew” beautified 12+ acres of
public parks, including 2 miles of sandy swimming beaches and 3 miles of
urban parkways and removed more than 7 tons of trash and landscape
debris.
Andrew Dreyfus, President & CEO Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Massachusetts and Jeff Bellows, VP of of Corportate Citizenship were on
hand – and hands on - at the event.
“We appreciate the opportunity to partner with Save the Harbor/Save the Bay to protect the public’s $4.5 billion investment in the Boston Harbor Cleanup. Our employees share the mission to restore our public beaches and our harbor”, said Dreyfus. "Inspired by the vision and goals of our community partners, Service Day gives our associates the opportunity to strengthen cities, towns, and neighborhoods across Massachusetts and continues our more than 75 year legacy of community commitment - which has been a hallmark of Blue Cross since our founding."
Jay Stack participated in last year’s service day with Save the Harbor
and I stepped up and volunteered to be Site Coordinator for BC/BS
Service Day 2013. “I grew up in this town and had many fun on these
beaches. It is really rewarding to give a little back.”
Bandi “Weed Killer” Braimn tackled weeds and invasive species with
gusto. “What a productive day on Carson Beach”, said Bandi as he trimmed
the overgrown brush among the sea grass. “My granddaughter lives here
so we bring her to these beaches. This is a great opportunity to give
back and teach her the importance of community service.”
Thanks to everyone who took part in this great event. All of us at Save the Harbor really appreciate your hard work and commitment to our mission and our community.
For more information about the Blue Cross / Blue Shield of Massachusetts Day of Service, visit http://www.bluecrossma.com/service-day/
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